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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.91, 3,024.72 and 1,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.91, 3,024.72 and 1,247.59 is: 1,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.91 : 3,024.72 = 1,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.91/3,024.72 = 1,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.91x = 3,024.72 × 1,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.91x = 3,773,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,602.86/2,191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.60

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